BlackBerry’s Beta Zone is an opportunity for users to try out BlackBerry software before it gets released. Not only do users get a chance to test the software but their feedback and suggestions helps improve the product before it gets released to the general public. It now appears that BlackBerry will expand the program to do the same with “pre-release […]
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BlackBerry acquires voice and data security firm Secusmart
A the BlackBerry Security Summit event taking place today BlackBerry announced it will acquire Secusmart GmbH, a German company that focuses on voice and data encryption and anti-eavesdropping solutions for government organizations, enterprises and telecommunications service providers. Already a BlackBerry partner, the company notably works with the German government and supplies Secusmart-equipped BlackBerry smartphones to almost all German government ministries and […]
BBM for Windows Phone to launch next week
BlackBerry today announced that BBM is coming to Windows Phone next week. First announced at Mobile World Congress, a private beta of BBM for Windows Phone opened up a few weeks back that saw all 10,000 testing slots taken up within 24 hours. It follows the launch last year of BBM for Android and iOS as BlackBerry finally realized that […]
Here is the BlackBerry Passport in white
After rumours surfaced earlier this week that BlackBerry would release a white version of the upcoming BlackBerry Passport, the company today confirmed that this is indeed correct. Designers of the BlackBerry Passport also explained that this exact shade of white is custom to BlackBerry and is designed to “work with the warmth of the unique, stainless steel frame.” The rear cover […]
BlackBerry appoints Marty Beard as COO
BlackBerry today announced that it has appointed Marty Beard as its Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. In this role, he will be responsible for cross-functional organizations, including Marketing, BlackBerry 10 Application Development, Customer Care and Quality. He will also be responsible for instituting best practices and processes. BlackBerry Executive Chairman and CEO John Chen said, “BlackBerry continues to attract top talent to […]
BlackBerry revisits touch-enabled keyboard on BlackBerry Passport
BlackBerry posted a closer look at the touch-enabled keyboard on the upcoming BlackBerry Passport a few weeks back but shortly after pulled it back down. An updated version has now returned. As it did with its last post looking at the Passport’s 4.5-inch square display, BlackBerry once again focuses on the productivity enhancements that its new keyboard offers. The elongated […]
BlackBerry Passport: It’s Hip to be Square
The BlackBerry Passport will launch in September. In the meantime, BlackBerry continues to showcase its upcoming smartphone. Having already shed light on its “touch-enabled keyboard,” BlackBerry now turns its attention to the square display. As BlackBerry sees it, the Passport offers the same viewing space as a 5-inch device but “offers an even better viewing experience because of the screen’s […]
A closer look at the BlackBerry Passport’s touch-enabled keyboard
BlackBerry confirmed this week that the upcoming BlackBerry Passport will come with a new “touch-enabled keyboard.” Promising a “more productive and precise BlackBerry 10 experience,” BlackBerry gave only a little bit more information in the original post. Fortunately, a second post quickly followed providing more information but it may have revealed a bit too much as it quickly pulled it […]